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August 5, 2010

Biz Break: Android takeover: Could Google’s OS beat Apple’s iPhone?

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Today: Will Android take over the smartphone market? Plus: Google, Adobe Systems, Sonic Solutions, Power Integrations.

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Filed under Wireless News by By Frank Michael Russellfrussell@mercurynews.com on Aug 5th, 2010. Comment. #

July 2, 2010

Divorce lawyers: Facebook tops in online evidence

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Oversharing on social networks can prove costly in courtroom

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Filed under Social Media News by By Leanne Italie Associated Press on Jul 2nd, 2010. Comment. #

June 28, 2010

More glitches found in new iPhone

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twolverton@mercurynews.comApple's new iPhone 4, already criticized for problems with its antenna and screen, also suffers from glitches in its camera system that can undermine the video chat program that is one of the standout features of the new phone.

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Filed under Telecom News by By Troy Wolvertontwolverton@mercurynews.com on Jun 28th, 2010. Comment. #

June 25, 2010

Facebook game maker Playdom buys Palo Alto startup Hive7.com

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Facebook game maker Playdom is buying another social-gaming startup, Palo Alto-based Hive7.com. Hive7.com, known for its medieval-themed 'Knighthood' game, is moving to Playdom's Mountain View headquarters.

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Filed under Social Media News by By Frank Michael Russellfrussell@mercurynews.com on Jun 25th, 2010. Comment. #

June 23, 2010

Facebook Close to Offering Location Service

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Social-networking website closing in on ability to pinpoint users' locations, which advertisers want

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Filed under Social Media News by By Kristen Schweizer Bloomberg News on Jun 23rd, 2010. Comment. #

May 5, 2010

Raid in iPhone case shines spotlight on REACT team

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The Rapid Enforcement Allied Computer Team operated out of publicity's glare until last month, when armed with a search warrant, its investigators broke into the Fremont home of a blogger-editor for the website Gizmodo.

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Filed under Security News by By Pete Careypcarey@mercurynews.com on May 5th, 2010. Comment. #

April 8, 2010

FCC lacks authority to enforce net neutrality, appeals court says

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A federal appeals court ruled against the Federal Communications Commission in a case involving net neutrality, casting doubt on the agency's power to oversee Internet service providers and implement its sweeping national broadband plan.

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Filed under Telecom News by By Mike Zapler and Mike SwiftMercury News on Apr 8th, 2010. Comment. #

March 7, 2010

Microsoft: New Windows phones won’t run current apps

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NEW YORK — Microsoft has said its new software for smartphones, Windows Phone 7 series, is a "clean break" with the past.

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Filed under Wireless News by By Peter SvenssonAssociated Press on Mar 7th, 2010. Comment. #

March 5, 2010

Apple delays iPad launch until April

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Apple will ship the Wi-Fi-only version of its new tablet device April 3 for U.S. customers; those in some European and Asian countries will have to wait until 'late April' to get that version of the gadget.

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Filed under Wireless News by By Troy Wolvertontwolverton@mercurynews.com on Mar 5th, 2010. Comment. #

February 23, 2010

Poor but networked: UN says cell phone use surging

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GENEVA — More than half of the people in the developing world are now cell phone subscribers, a U.

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Filed under Wireless News by By Eliane EngelerAssociated Press on Feb 23rd, 2010. Comment. #

January 20, 2010

Intel’s profits prompt bigger bonuses

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The extra pay was provided in two larger-that-usual bonus categories, as well as in a third surprise 'thank-you' bonus.

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Filed under Semiconductor News by By Steve Johnsonsjohnson@mercurynews.com on Jan 20th, 2010. Comment. #

December 29, 2009

Chip maker Broadcom settles stock-option backdating lawsuit

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IRVINE — Broadcom has settled a class-action securities lawsuit for more than $160 million without admitting wrongdoing.

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Filed under Semiconductor News by Associated Press on Dec 29th, 2009. Comment. #

December 23, 2009

Facebook COO Sandberg nominated to Disney board

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Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Palo Alto social-networking site Facebook, has been nominated to the board of directors of Walt Disney Co.

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Filed under Social Media News by By Frank Michael Russellfrussell@mercurynews.com on Dec 23rd, 2009. Comment. #

Facebook on cusp of big year in 2010

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After amazing growth this year, the social networking giant is poised for expansion and more hiring — and perhaps an IPO. But with growth has come increased scrutiny.

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Filed under Social Media News by By Scott Duke Harris on Dec 23rd, 2009. Comment. #

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